The Ballard Score is used to assess gestational age in newborns. It evaluates both neuro-muscular and physical maturity criteria to determine if a baby's development matches what would be expected for their gestational age. The new Ballard score provides an updated assessment tool for healthcare professionals to evaluate neonatal development and maturity.

1. Ballard Score

2. Overview
• Introduction
• Gestational age assessment
• New Ballard score
-Neuro - muscular maturity criteria
-Physical maturity criteria
• Summary
• conclusion

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